Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from on (#6ZRVH)
Devolved government says contractors seeking support must prove products will not be used by Israeli military
The Scottish government has banned arms companies which supply the IDF from getting grants and investment support, and will freeze support for trade with Israel.
John Swinney, the first minister, said on Wednesday any defence contractors who wanted financial help in Scotland would have to prove their products would not be used by the Israel Defense Forces.
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